Where are we really heading as a civilization?
We are at a crossroads. Since spirituality is going to play an important role during the next century, we have two choices: either we go towards fundamentalism or towards tolerance. I am preaching tolerance, but this is a long fight, and it depends how people behave here and now.
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if we trust and let our energies infiltrate the world (this requires patience and certainty)I believe we will be surprised and delighted by the outcome.
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Fundumantalist = dictatorship of what you should believe right?
Tolerance = allowing people to explore and come to their own conclusions.
I’ve actually noticed the trend towards a general spirituality. A lot of people I meet seem to not want to come under any “banner” of a particular religion. They say they are not religious, they are spiritual. I think I am both. I actually believe the words of the Bible and use that as guidance in my life. I think spirituality is putting the teachings of religion into action.
I can’t say I’m well read in other religions but I do like to learn. I visited the Dalai Lama when he came to Australia to hear what he had to say. I also learnt a little bit about the Hindu religion. There is so much to learn from others.
I would hate to be told what to think.
Kathleen xx
a shift in consciousness by the people is what is needed.
It’s up to Us – people, the homo-sapiens.
I’m afraid – it may go wrong way,
but
I hope – it won’t.
If the power of love wins – we’re safe,
if the power of greed, control etc.,
(I call it power of darkness) – then we’re in trouble.
Hopefully we’ll be wise enough to understand what ‘s most important.
If not??
I don’t even want to guess.
There’s this quote from “Macbeth”:
POWER is Macbeth’s curse.
It inflames his guilt,
It forces him to abandon love;
He lives in the shadows of the night,
sleepless and afraid of being plotted against;
and in the end..
POWER drives him mad.
I hope that the civilization won’t go mad.(?)
love
Agnieszka